Hong Kong has high hopes that this year’s National Day holiday will lift spirits, attract tourists and boost spending as the city marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. More than 400 events are planned and there will be multiple discounts and freebies. There are many different ways to…
Michelin has awarded a star to four new restaurants in its Toronto guide — but three of them aren’t in the city at all. The tire-maker-turned-tastemaker has expanded the bounds of the guide to cover “Toronto and Region” two years after its first foray into the city in 2022. New star recipients include The Pine in…
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Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has raised concerns about the potential for a major global war and the likelihood of another pandemic in the coming decades. The Microsoft founder shared his views in a conversation with CNBC Make It, highlighting the risks of current global tensions and the need for better pandemic preparedness. Gates pointed out…